2011-07-24

MALE’, Maldives; July 22, 2011– MEGA
Maldives Airlines today successfully completed the first direct scheduled flight
from Beijing Capital International Airport to Male’. The Male’ International
Airport was in a festive mood in anticipation of the arrival of this historic
first flight by a local airline and was celebrated with traditional Maldivian
entertainment. A welcoming committee in traditional formal dress welcomed the
passengers with flowers as they exited the aircraft. Many passengers stopped to
take pictures with the members of the welcoming committee and in front of the
aircraft. Later, members of the media were able to go onboard the aircraft for
a brief tour. The flight carried 223 passengers to Male’, who were heading off
to various resort destinations in the Maldives.

The Beijing route launched today was key
target destination from the very beginning of services by MEGA Maldives
Airlines and to have successfully achieved that target is a proud moment to the
company, its management and all staff.

The non-stop capital-to-capital scheduled
route from Beijing to the Maldives will invigorate bilateral trade for both
Maldivian and Chinese entrepreneurs alike seeking new business opportunities
and will contribute to the already close diplomatic relationship between the
two countries.

On Monday, 25th of July, MEGA Maldives
Airlines will hold a press conference to recognize the successful launch of the
Beijing and Shanghai direct flights. The airline will also introduce its second
class of cabin crew, who are now completing their rigorous training and
beginning to join operations.

The on-going drive by the company to
create new jobs in the country’s aviation industry continues this week with the
recruitment of the third class of cabin crews on Wednesday 27th of July. An
open interview day will be held at CHSE from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm for the
recruitment, with priority given to applicants who apply before the date to the
MEGA Maldives Airlines office.

MEGA Maldives Airlines appreciates and
thank the efforts of all who have been contributed to the success of the airline
from the beginning, for the support, guidance, and oversight.

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